Ableton Live 9 Suite - the ultimate package for creative music production and performance. Includes the full range of Ableton software instruments and effects, many additional sound libraries and Max for Live.

* Multitrack audio recording at up to 32-bit/192 kH * Powerful and creative MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments * Advanced warping and real-time time-stretching * Unlimited number of audio and MIDI tracks per song * Includes 10 software instruments, 41 effects and Max for Live * Includes 23 sound libraries (Packs) with over 50GB of original sounds

Details

Product Ownership Requirements

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Version

Product Ownership Requirements

Delivery Method

Ableton Live 9 Intro

(Box)

None

Shipped

(Download)

None

Electronic*

Ableton Live 9 Standard

(Box)

None

Shipped

(Download)

None

Electronic*

(Download, Education)

You are eligible for an educational version if you are:- a student currently enrolled in full-time educational studies, ranging from primary school up to advanced degree programs.- a student in a part-time program that consists of 20 hours or more study time per week, or one that runs for 12 months or more. The area of studies is irrelevant.- a teacher who is currently employed full- or part-time at a school or university in any field. Part-time and private teachers must work at least 20 hours per week to qualify

You must verify your educational status by submitting supporting documents to Ableton.

Electronic*

(Download, Upgrade from Lite)

For owners of Ableton Live Lite

Electronic*

(Download, Upgrade from Live Intro/LE)

For owners of Ableton Live Intro and LE

Electronic*

(Download, Upgrade from Live Standard - Older Version)

For owners of previous versions of Ableton Live Standard

Electronic*

Ableton Live 9 Suite

(Box)

None

Shipped

(Download)

None

Electronic*

(Download, Upgrade from Lite)

For owners of Ableton Live Lite

Electronic*

(Download, Upgrade from Live Intro/LE)

For owners of Ableton Live Intro and LE

Electronic

(Download, Education)

You are eligible for an educational version if you are:- a student currently enrolled in full-time educational studies, ranging from primary school up to advanced degree programs.- a student in a part-time program that consists of 20 hours or more study time per week, or one that runs for 12 months or more. The area of studies is irrelevant.- a teacher who is currently employed full- or part-time at a school or university in any field. Part-time and private teachers must work at least 20 hours per week to qualify

You must verify your educational status by submitting supporting documents to Ableton.

Electronic*

(Download, Upgrade from Live Standard - Older Version)

For owners of previous versions of Ableton Live Standard

Electronic*

(Download, Upgrade from Live 9 Standard)

For owners of Ableton Live 9 Standard

Electronic*

(Download, Upgrade from Suite - Older Version)

For owners of previous versions of Ableton Live Suite

Electronic*

*Products with an electronic delivery method must be downloaded. You will receive a software license key and a download link after purchase. No product will be shipped to you, even if you are prompted to provide a shipping address.

ABLETON LIVE

Ableton Live is software for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage.

Ableton Live 9 bridges the gap between studio and stage with an intuitive workflow that lets you do just about everything in real time. Powerful time-stretching, arranging and sequencing capabilities let you quickly create and capture musical ideas, turn them into finished productions, and take them to the stage. Ableton Live 9 is designed to let your creativity flow with multitrack audio recording at up to 32-bit/192 kHz, a highly versatile array of instruments, effects and sounds, plus it works with instruments and controllers of all kinds.

With two views - the classic Arrangement View, where musical ideas are laid out along a timeline, and the unique Session View, where you can improvise and quickly experiment with musical ideas - Live is a fast, fun, intuitive way to make music.

Ableton Live 9 Suite Features:

Multitrack audio recording at up to 32-bit/192 kH

Powerful and creative MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments

Advanced warping and real-time time-stretching

Unlimited number of audio and MIDI tracks per song

Includes 10 software instruments, 41 effects and Max for Live

Includes 23 sound libraries (Packs) with over 50GB of original sounds

Ableton Live 9 comes in three sizes, the Intro, Standard, and Suite Edition. Please see the Specifications section for a detailed side-by-side feature comparison.

Create

No matter how you start your music, Live offers a workflow that will help you get going. Record audio or MIDI from any source. Mix and match loops and samples from any tempo. Work with a huge range of included sounds, instruments, and effects.

Finish

Live helps you get from a collection of musical ideas to a finished song. With extensive editing workflows, great sounding EQs and compressors, great looking meters and waveforms, and fast, flexible exporting options, Live gives you everything you need to get music done.

Extend

Get more sounds, add controllers, or customize almost everything about how Live works. Access dozens of add-on Packs from Ableton or thousands of community-built Max for Live instruments, effects, and more. Use any MIDI hardware to get hands on with Live.

specifications

Feature Comparison

Live 9 comes in three editions: Intro, Standard and Suite. The editions share common features, but Standard and Suite have additional features, Instruments, Packs and Effects.

Sampler (Updated for 9.5) A sampling instrument with multisample playback and import as well as profound sound design options

X

Tension Physical modeling string synthesizer

X

External Instrument A tool for integrating your external hardware synthesizers into your Live Sets with the ease and flexibility of plug-ins

X

X

Drum Rack An instrument for layering samples, synths and effects in a classic 16-pad grid

X

X

X

Impulse A drum sampler with complex modulation capabilities

X

X

X

Simpler (Updated for 9.5) An easy-to-use but powerful sampler with classic synthesis parameters

X

X

X

Packs

Intro

Standard

Suite

The Forge by Hecq Musician and sound designer Hecq presents his set of signature sounds, loops and drum one-shots. Includes experimental recordings, unique Live Clips and presets that push Live's instruments and effects to new realms.

X

Latin Percussion A collection of acoustic percussion instruments such as congas, timbales, claves, shakers, tambourines and bells from the worlds of Brazillian, Afro-Cuban and African music.

X

Orchestral Brass A thorough set of vivd and colorful brass instruments. Features solo and ensemble French horn, trombone, trumpet and tuba, with a unique set of articulations in multiple section sizes.

Orchestral Strings A comprehensive selection of naturally rich and dynamic stringed instruments. Features solo and ensemble violin, viola, cello and double bass, all record in their natural positions within the orchestra, complete with a number of articulations.

X

Orchestral Woodwinds Features a variety of clear and vibrant wind instruments. Includes solo and ensemble flute, clarinet, bassoon, oboe and English horn, with a broad spectrum of articulations.

X

Retro Synths Retro Synths by Puremagnetik contains more than 4,000 samples from the greatest classic synths of the past three decades, including rich bass from the Minimoog, acid squelch from the Roland TB-303, and the classic digital "phase distortion" synthesis from the Casio CZ-series.

Session Drums Studio Session Drums is a meticulously multisampled library of acoustic drums that reproduces the nuances of a recording session and puts you in the engineer's seat. Session Drums Studio features clear studio recordings of world-class drum kits, properly miked and ready to play.

X

Session Drums Club Session Drums is a meticulously multisampled library of acoustic drums that reproduces the nuances of a recording session and puts you in the engineer's seat. Session Drums Club features room ambience from club environments - inject some character into your drums.

X

Session Drums Multmic Session Drums is a meticulously multisampled library of acoustic drums that reproduces the nuances of a recording session and puts you in the engineer's seat. Session Drums Multimic kits put you in the engineer's position - edit the various mic positions and distances to get your perfect kit.

Breakbeats by Kutmasta Kurt A set of vintage-sounding Hip Hop breaks, kits and one-shots from producer Kutmasta Kurt, who has worked with artists including Too $hort, Beastie Boys, Kool Keith, The Pharcyde, and more. The breaks have been chopped up and MIDI sequenced, for flexible editing possibilities.

Digicussion 2 A booster shot featuring even more pounding, crisp drum sounds from Uppercussion. Great for pounding electronic production, experimental sound design, and all kinds of rhythmic music.

X

X

Drum Machines A choice selection of classic drum machines, sampled to faithfully reproduce original sounds, plus a range of drum patterns and Live Clips. Includes samples of the Roland TR-808 and TR-909, LinnDrum, Oberheim DMX, Boss DR-55, and more.

X

X

Grand Piano The powerful expressiveness of a renowned concert grand in Live. Multiple articulations, sampled from a carefully prepared and programmed piano to capture the virtuosity of the classical grand piano sound.

X

X

Guitars and Bass A set of electric guitars and basses, expertly multisampled to cover different playing styles, velocities and articulations - from funky slap bass to gently strummed guitar chords.

X

X

Konkrete Breaks A set of premium sounds from Soniccouture's Konkrete Drums libraries, plus MIDI Clips exclusively designed by six prominent London-based artists. Unlike traditional audio breaks, these MIDI breaks can easily be edited and reorganized by sound.

Loopmasters Mixtape A set of samples and loops from Loopmasters, from synthesized sound design to acoustic drums and founds sounds. Features content from Partners such as Puremagnetik and Soniccouture, and Loopmasters' artist Pack sounds from artists such as Digable Planets, Coldcut, Todd Terry, and more.

X

X

X

Unnatural Selection A collection of samples, Live Clips and Demo Songs from Puremagnetik. Includes "Construction Kits", which can be easily rearranged and combined to create complete tracks.

Push

Push is designed to help you make songs from scratch. With Push you get all of the fundamental elements of music making — melody and harmony, beats, sounds, and song structure — at your fingertips. Because it’s powered by Live you still get all the advantages of software when it comes to editing, mixing, mastering, and exporting your finished track.

Compatible Hardware

Ableton Controllers

Akai Professional

APC40 mkII

Novation

Launchpad & Launchpad Pro

Compatible MIDI controllers with auto-mapping

Controllers with auto-mapping to control common parameters in Live as soon as you plug them in.

Akai Professional

APC Key 25

APC mini

LPD8

MIDI Mix

MPD 18

MPD 24

MPD 32

MPK 25

MPK 49

MPK 61

MPK 88

MPK 225

MPK 249

MPK 261

MPK mini

Alesis

Master Control

Photon 25, Photon X 25

V series

VI series

Behringer

BCF 2000

BCR 2000

Evolution

UC 33e

Faderfox

LV1, LX1

LV2, LX2, LC2, LD2

Frontier

Tranzport

Korg

padKONTROL

Kontrol 49

Zero 8

Microkontrol

Mackie

Control, Control XT

M-Audio

Axiom, Axiom Pro and Axiom AIR series

Keystation Pro 88

MidAir 25

02

Oxygen 25

ProjectMix IO

Trigger Finger

Ozonic, Ozone

Radium 49

Radium 61

UC33e

Novation

Impulse

Launch Control

Launch Control XL

Launchkey

Launchkey Mini

Launchpad Mini

Remote SL and SL Mk II series

Remote SL Compact series

Remote Zero SL

Open Labs

Workstations

Reloop

Keyfadr

Keypad

Roland

A-PRO series

Tascam

Fireone

Vestax

VCM-600

Other compatible MIDI controllers

In addition to all the above controllers, Live supports any standard MIDI controller for sending and receiving MIDI notes and controller information.

what's included

Download version:

A Live 9 installer to download from Your Account.

A PDF manual included with your installer.

The same included sounds as the boxed version available for download from Your Packs.